Marathonbet

Sports betting (live + upcoming), casino (live + table games), virtual and e-sports all in one place: That’s Marathon Bet.

The platform has gained a reputation for providing competitive odds and a user-friendly interface. It offers a variety of betting markets on sports events from around the world, including pre-match and in-play betting options. Marathon Bet also provides customers with a range of promotions and bonuses, such as free bets and cashback offers.

Marathonbet at a glance

Marathon Bet is licensed and regulated by several reputable authorities, including the UK Gambling Commission and the Government of Curacao. The platform is owned and operated by Marathon Alderney Limited, which is part of the Marathon Group of companies. The headquarters of Marathon Bet are located in the city of Brighton & Hove, in the United Kingdom. The company has offices and operations in several countries around the world, including the United Kingdom, Russia, Belarus, Ukraine, and Kazakhstan.

Marathonbet payment methods

Marathon Bet offers a variety of payment methods to its customers, depending on their country of residence. Some of the common payment methods accepted by Marathon Bet include:

• Credit and Debit Cards (Visa and Mastercard)
• E-wallets (Skrill, Neteller, and PayPal)
• Bank Transfers
• Prepaid Cards (Paysafecard and Ecopayz)
• Mobile Payment (Apple Pay and Google Pay)

Marathonbet customer service

Marathon Bet’s customer support team is generally responsive, helpful, and professional. The platform also provides a helpful betting guide that covers various topics, including betting rules, terminology, and strategies. They can be access through;

• Comprehensive FAQ section: Marathon Bet has a detailed FAQ section that covers various topics, including account registration, deposits and withdrawals, betting rules, and promotions.
• Live Chat: Customers can access live chat support through the Marathon Bet website. The live chat feature is available 24/7 and is the quickest way to get in touch with a customer support representative.
• Email: Customers can also contact Marathon Bet customer support via email. The email support team typically responds within a few hours.
• Telephone: Marathon Bet provides customers with telephone support. The phone numbers for each country are listed on the Marathon Bet website.

The Good

Innovative sports quiz

Think of it as sports betting except that you’re predicting events in one match. One match is showcased and you’re supposed to predict various outcomes in this event. This bet slip is set as a quiz where you’re expected to answers questions like how many corners will either team have? What will be the correct score and which team will kick off the match?

Did you know: The home team doesn’t always kick off the match. Captains of both teams toss a coin and the winner kicks off. Learnt this the hard way after losing on this market at Betin. It sucked losing a bet in the zeroth minute you know.

All active marathon players get a complimentary ticket to this quiz. Another ticket is issued to players who stake at least 10 Euros on the match in discussion. €100 000 (just under Kes 13M at the time of this writing) is the reward on this quiz.

Results/stats/live score

Access current team standings, league tables and past H2H stats straight from their website. We can see that Arsenal is at the top of the league, they were lucky to take the first match in this season’s kick-off. It won’t be long

The live scores menu provides customers with various details, including the current score, match status, time, and key events such as goals, penalties, and red cards. Customers can filter the live scores menu to display only the events they are interested in or search for specific events using the search bar.

Either way, their stats are no match for the Flashscore App. The app shares stats that gamblers will find genuinely helpful – like how each team performs at the start of the season. Please look at their Tottenham vs Everton overview.

Football constructor

This is their version of the Fantasy Premier League [-1] but with a twist. You will be making a virtual team here by combining players from two real teams. Points are awarded based on how players perform (in real matches). The only difference is that this time you’re playing for real money and not for bragging rights. Here are the rules.

The bad

Following the non-renewal of its license in 2019, Marathon Bet stopped offering its services to customers in Kenya. The platform’s website is now inaccessible from Kenya, and customers who had accounts with Marathon Bet were advised to withdraw their funds before the platform ceased its operations in the country.

There are no M-Pesa deposits/withdrawals. All their markets are designed for the European market. Mucina Kigoro had the same query too. The Euro is the default currency and this isn’t the best currency for mental conversion to the Kenyan Shilling you know.

The Marathonbet platform

Marathon Bet offers a modern and user-friendly betting platform that is accessible via desktop and mobile devices. The platform is easy to navigate, and customers can quickly find their way around the website. The betting platform provides customers with a wide range of betting options, including pre-match and in-play betting on various sports events from around the world. Marathon Bet’s betting platform also provides customers with access to comprehensive betting statistics, including head-to-head records, form guides, and match statistics, which can help them make informed betting decisions. The platform also provides customers with a range of promotions and bonuses, including welcome bonuses, free bets, and enhanced odds offers.

There’s an advanced bet feature that I haven’t seen elsewhere. This isn’t a credit feature. Advancebet lets you stake with potential winnings from running bets. Of course, this will depend on how the running bet is proceeding. If you had predicted that there will be at least 3 goals (OV2.5) and the game is already at 2-1, you can use these winnings to wager again.

Welcome bonus and promotions.

Every time you bet, you’re enrolled in the Qatari draw where you may win up to Kes 2 Million

A welcome bet of upto Kes 9,000 when you use the app

With the exception of the advance bet, all their other bonuses, free bets and promotions are exclusive to greyhound/horse races.

Quality of odds

While Marathon Bet’s odds may not be the best in the market, they are still considered reasonable and competitive.

For a fair coin toss; Marathonbet will give 1.75 for the head or tail. Unbelievable. Compare this to Dafabet’s 1.95 on either side

Here’s our guide comparing odds across multiple bookies.

Betting limits

€250,000 is the maximum winnings a customer could have in a 24 hours period. “Lower limits are applicable to individual events” though there’s no clarification on the same.

Mobile Options

Marathon Bet provides customers with dedicated mobile apps for sports betting and casino gaming. The mobile apps are available for both iOS and Android devices, and they can be downloaded for free from the respective app stores.

The sports betting app provides customers with a seamless and intuitive betting experience, with access to a wide range of pre-match and in-play betting markets, live scores and results, and a range of betting features, such as cash-out and multiple bets. The app is easy to navigate, and customers can quickly find their preferred sports events and place their bets with just a few taps.

The casino app, on the other hand, provides customers with access to a wide range of casino games, including slots, table games, and live dealer games. The app is well-designed and provides customers with a variety of features, such as bonuses and promotions, quick deposits and withdrawals, and access to customer support.

Blackberry and Windows mobile users have to access their services through their website. It’s fully responsive and looks great even on smaller devices.

Verdict

I give Marathonbet a 3 star. It’s great that they don’t charge a 20% tax unlike all other bookies but the lack of M-Pesa is a deal breaker.

Frequently asked questions

Is Marathonbet available in Kenya?

Yes. Players from Kenya can create accounts and wager. They were not charging a 20% tax at the time of this writing (Sept 2020). However, they do not have M-Pesa deposits or withdrawals. Credit card is the easiest way to deposit and any ATM will work. Their odds are the lowest we’ve seen though.

Does Marathonbet limit accounts?

Yes. Frequent complaints have been made over Marathonbet limiting accounts